weakling

weak·ling

noun \ˈwē-kliŋ\

Definition of WEAKLING

: one that is weak in body, character, or mind

— weakling adjective

Examples of WEAKLING

1. <he had been a weakling until high school, when he started working out to put on muscle>
2. <only a weakling would be willing to lie to save himself from punishment>

First Known Use of WEAKLING

1548

Related to WEAKLING

Synonyms: softy (or softie), wimp, wuss (also wussy)

Antonyms: powerhouse

Related Words: pushover; milksop, mollycoddle, sissy

Near Antonyms: mensch

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